Senior NVM Designer
Mythic
Senior NVM Designer
Mythic
Power-efficient edge AI processors for inference
Salary Range: 170000 to 240000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
Mythic was founded in 2012 by University of Michigan researchers Mike Henry and Dave Fick, who set out to answer a simple question: what if a chip worked the way the human brain does? That first-principles thinking became analog compute-in-memory—an architecture that processes data where it lives instead of shuttling it back and forth across power-hungry pathways. Today, that architecture is proving its value. Mythic is the only analog compute-in-memory platform delivering 100x efficiency gains for the innovators who need AI inference at scale without the unsustainable energy cost, with technology proven across data center, automotive, robotics, and defense applications. Backed by an oversubscribed $125M raise from investors including Honda, Lockheed Martin, SoftBank, and DCVC, we're scaling toward a 1,024-chiplet architecture built for the largest LLM workloads in the data center—taking on the GPU status quo directly. We don't sell what's coming. We sell proven technology that works today, built on a fundamentally different approach to computing that we’ve been refining for over a decade. Intelligence is inevitable. How we get there is a choice. And Mythic is proving that power and efficiency were never a tradeoff to begin with.
Participate in design and responsible for verifying complete IP macros specifically applicable for Mythic product architecture utilizing the available NVM technologies from foundries
Involve in NVM architecture for optimum performance and area
Design and verify the new circuits to handshake with the analog computation blocks
Design, optimize and verify the NVM circuits including and not limited to high voltage generator block, x-path, y-path, test and peripheral circuits
Participate in RNM and functional model of NVM circuits for verification
Responsible for verifying the functional blocks and full chip level interfacing with NVM design
Work closely with the validation engineers to expedite the silicon evaluation process
Work closely with backend teams for the production qualification releases
Ph.D. or MS degree in EE or related 5-10+ years industrial experience
Hands-on experience in NVM embedded or NVM product design and verification
Hands-on experience in NVM full chip circuit simulation setup, debugging, and verification
Hands-on experience modeling circuits using Python, Verilog-A, and System Verilog Real Number Modeling
Familiar and hands-on experience some or all memory circuit block design: decoder, high voltage switches, charge pumps, HV and LV regulator, bandgap, high performance low power sense amp, monitoring, and BIST capability
Good understanding & knowledge of semiconductor device physics, and advanced process technology
Experienced in multiple generations NVM tapeout activities, layout supervision, chip planning, silicon debugging
Excellent communication skills, ability to work well across multi-functional teams
Fluent in all major CAD tools: SPICE, Cadence, Verilog simulation software
Some knowledge of scripting such as Python
Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and team player
At Mythic, we foster a collaborative and respectful environment where people can do their best work. We hire smart, capable individuals, provide the tools and support they need, and trust them to deliver. Our team brings a wide range of experiences and perspectives, which we see as a strength in solving hard problems together. We value professionalism, creativity, and integrity, and strive to make Mythic a place where every employee feels they belong and can contribute meaningfully.
Mythic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mythic designs power-efficient AI hardware for edge deployments. Its main products are the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor, a single-chip accelerator that can run at up to 25 TOPS, and the MP10304 Quad AMP PCIe card, which adds more performance for AI inference on edge devices and servers. The hardware uses analog matrix processing to perform AI computations with low energy usage, enabling high-performance inference in real-world environments without relying on cloud servers. Mythic targets customers that need strong AI performance with tight power budgets, such as tech companies and other businesses with heavy data-processing needs. Compared with typical AI accelerators, Mythic emphasizes analog computation and edge efficiency, offering a compact single-chip solution plus an expansion PCIe card to scale performance. The company's goal is to make high-performance AI inference practical at the edge by delivering power-efficient processors and modules for edge devices and servers.
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